# Designer

> We Are Social · Los Angeles, United States (Hybrid) · — · Posted 2026-10-02

**Salary:** USD 70,000–200,000

**Workplace:** hybrid

**Department:** Creative

## Description

**THE ROLE**

We Are Social is looking for a Designer/Motion Designer/Editor to join a team responsible for delivering high quality creative that turns heads and gets people talking. You have a strong sense of social media craft and a desire to get your hands dirty.

**WE ARE** 

A social first creative agency powered by making human connections. We’re proud to have played a part in some of the most culturally relevant work of the decade for brands like McDonald’s, adidas, Universal Studios, and YouTube.

**WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT HERE**

-   Our passport program lets you explore and work from one of our 18 other offices worldwide, including Paris, Singapore, Madrid, Dubai, London and more
-   From carbon offsets to community kitchens, we’re passionate about making a difference

**YOU ARE**

-   A person who thrives in a fast-paced environment, responding quickly and proactively
-   Not interested in just following trends – you want to create the next one
-   A self-starter, who’ll take ideas from concept to execution, navigating feedback like a pro  

What matters is your deep understanding of what resonates with social audiences. This role is energetic, innovative and forward-thinking. Alongside engaging with communities, you’ll guide brands by staying ahead of cultural moments to create “Ideas Worth Talking About,” 

**WHAT YOU’LL DO**

-   Identify opportunities as they emerge in social that stay true to our brands
-   Translate complex, abstract ideas into concrete, visually compelling designs that align with client objectives and resonate with diverse target audiences
-   Ideate, build, shoot, and edit effective stories that match the quality of each social platform
-   Confidently defend design choices and creative rationale to both internal teams and external stakeholders
-   Navigate project challenges by finding adaptable, creative solutions that do not compromise aesthetic quality
-   Collaborate across departments to build relationships and navigate team dynamics, ensuring a cohesive and effective final product
-   Manage multiple priorities and assignments by executing quick turnaround times for real time moments, capture trending moments, editing quickly and efficiently to deliver high quality work, on-time and with accuracy
-   Create a wide range of content, from photography to videography, design, and platform tools that always suits the client, moment and idea
-   Ability to switch between styles while still experimenting and looking for unique opportunities to make work ownable and talked about
-   Design visually engaging presentations, create mockups & do light retouching as needed that help sell creative ideas to top clients in the industry
-   Use AI tools to supercharge the creative process, generating multiple design variations for a single concept to provide a range of strategic options quickly

## Requirements

-   3+ years of experience working in an agency, studio, or a comparable environment
-   Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Multimedia, or a related discipline
-   A strong portfolio showcasing an understanding of short-form content (design & motion) and platform best practices
-   In-depth understanding of design and editing programs such as Photoshop and Illustrator, Premiere, After Effects, Lightroom, and InDesign
-   Demonstrable understanding of Instagram and TikTok features, best practices, creator tools (such as CapCut), culture, including popular trends, memes, and sports communities
-   Strong point of view on what it takes to entertain audiences, drive views and build a dedicated following on social
-   Strong sense of color, layout, typography, visual hierarchy, and storytelling
-   Stays informed on current design & social trends while keeping an eye out on upcoming trends & technology

## Benefits

JOIN US

At We Are Social, we celebrate diverse perspectives and experiences. We welcome unique voices and talents, especially those not traditionally embraced by advertising. Discover more about our [culture](https://www.instagram.com/wearesocialus) and our [work](https://wearesocial.com/us/).

Let’s make great things together.

## Apply

[Apply at We Are Social](https://apply.workable.com/we-are-social-1/j/CDA745C0D7/apply)

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